Menzies is located in the goldfield region of Western Australia and lies between Kalgoorlie and Leonora. The town had it's origins in 1894 when Robert Menzies apparently stubbed his toe on some of the gold bearing rocks in the area and discovered gold.

The ensuing rush saw the town's population reach 10,000 with 13 hotels and 3 breweries serving the townsfolk but with the exhaustion of the gold the town suffered a decline and many of the surrounding towns vanished also. Today Menzies still has the reminders of past prosperity and celebrated it's centenary in 1994.

Niagara lies over 70 kilometres from Menzies and is a shadow of it's former self. At it's peak 1,000 people resided here and today all that remains are some of the old buildings which the visitor can inpsect. Niagara Dam, constructed with cement brought by camel from Coolgardie in 1897 is close by and ideal for bird watching and picnics. The nearby town of Kookynie can also be visited.

A variety of historic buildings remain in Menzies itself and include the Town Hall and Shire Office constructed in 1869, the Clock Tower, whose clock was on board the SS Orizaba bound for England which sank off Rottnest in 1905 and the Railway Station.

Menzies Pioneer Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the pioneers who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of that lucky strike.

Natural Attractions

The Goongarrie National Park is south east of Menzies and is best visited in Spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom.

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